School of Education

Rene Parmar​, Ph.D., Dean

Phone: (845) 257-2800

Location: School of Education, Old Main Building 114

Conceptual Framework

Caring, Critical, and Reflective Professionals Responsive to the Needs of a Diverse Society

The School of Education is committed to the preparation of caring, critical, and reflective professionals who are academically strong, pedagogically skilled, and responsive to the needs of our diverse society. We strive to prepare teachers and school administrators who create classroom and school communities where all students learn in meaningful ways. Our work is grounded in these critical values and commitments, which we strive to nurture in ourselves as in our students:

• Inquiry Intellectual Growth

• Professionalism

• Appreciation of Human Diversity

• Advocacy for Students

• Democratic Citizenship